Kitchen structure with dustbin

Abstract

The dustbin unit is designed to be easily pulled out and stored within the space beneath the kitchen unit in the kitchen of a house. [Solution] A dustbin unit 10 is provided in the lower space 3 of the sink body 2 above the kitchen unit 1 inside the house. The dustbin unit 10 has a wagon frame 11 on which a dustbin 16 can be freely supported on the inner bottom and casters 12 for movement are provided on the bottom, and a front panel 13 fixed to the front of the wagon frame 11 which is flush with the front panel of the kitchen unit 1. The wagon frame 11 houses one or more dustbins 16 and has a space 15 for suspending an open bag, and the upper part of the wagon frame 11 is provided with a retaining frame 18 for suspending the open bag.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the structure of a kitchen with a dust box provided in the kitchen of a house where a kitchen unit is installed. The present invention is applicable not only to the kitchens of apartment-type multi-family houses but also to the kitchens of detached houses built according to standards.

Background Art

[0002] Generally, the kitchen rooms of multi-family houses built according to standards such as apartments are cramped, and it is difficult to place a dust box having a sufficient garbage storage volume in terms of the effective layout within the kitchen room. Also, due to the requirement of separating garbage for disposal, it is convenient to place a plurality of dust boxes, but the installation thereof is difficult in terms of the above layout. Further, in a kitchen room that is continuous with a living room or a dining room, such as a living-dining-kitchen room, the dust box placed within the kitchen room is obtrusive, and there is also a problem that odors such as fresh garbage easily leak into the living room or the dining room.

[0003] In Patent Document 1 below, a drawer-type separated garbage box having a structure in which a plurality of garbage boxes are stacked in a vertical row is proposed.

[0004] When taking in and out garbage in the separated garbage box of Patent Document 1, the upper garbage box must be lowered, which is inconvenient. Also, the separated garbage box of Patent Document 1 is highly visible from the living room or the dining room and looks bad.

[0005] Therefore, the applicant provided in Patent Document 2 a structure of a kitchen with a dust box in which a dust box unit is installed in the kitchen room of a house where a kitchen unit is installed in a state where the space efficiency within the kitchen room is good, the dust box is not obtrusive, and odors such as fresh garbage hardly leak to the outside, and in which the drawer storage of the dust box constituting the dust box unit is easy and the taking in and out of garbage is also easy.

Prior Art Documents

[0006] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Publication No. 11-49303 [Patent Document 2] Utility Model Application No. 2016-586 [Overview of the Initiative] [Problems that the invention aims to solve]

[0007] However, with the advancement of the times, the structure of kitchen units has also changed in order to provide a better living environment. In particular, when the size of the room is not very large, such as in 1LDK or 2LDK apartments, it has become necessary to make the kitchen unit more compact. In view of the above, this invention aims to provide a compact and improved kitchen structure with a dustbin. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] Means for achieving the above objective will be described with reference to the embodiments shown in the figures. The present invention according to claim 1 is a kitchen structure with a dustbin, in which a kitchen unit 1 is installed in a residential room, and a dustbin unit 10 is provided in the lower space 3 of the sink body 2 above the kitchen unit 1. The dustbin unit 10 comprises a wagon frame 11 on which a dustbin 16 can be freely supported on its inner bottom and which has casters 12 for movement on its bottom, and a front panel 13 fixed to the front of the wagon frame 11, which is flush with the front panel of the kitchen unit 1, and the wagon frame 11 houses one or more dustbins 16 and has a space 15 for suspending an open bag, and the upper part of the wagon frame 11 is provided with a retaining frame 18 for suspending the open bag. Furthermore, the kitchen structure is characterized in that the dustbin unit 10 can be freely pulled out and stored in front of the kitchen unit 1.

[0009] The bottom of the wagon frame 11 is designed to support a dustbin 16, providing a space for storing and holding garbage. The layout of the dustbin 16 and other components is flexible. For example, one or more dustbins 16 can be placed at the top of the bottom of the wagon frame 11, and one or more garbage bags 17 with open tops can be supported on the sides of the dustbins 16 for easy removal.

[0010] The present invention according to claim 2 is characterized in that the space 15 for suspending the bag body within the wagon frame described in claim 1 is formed to the side where the dustbin 16 is housed.

[0011] As a result, the dustbin unit 10 can have one or more dustbins 16, as well as a space for disposing of waste that is separated from the dustbins.

[0012] The present invention according to claim 3 is characterized in that two dustbins 16 are housed within the wagon frame 11 described in claim 1 or 2.

[0013] In a compact kitchen unit 1, it is desirable to have a corresponding number of dustbins 16.

[0014] The present invention according to claim 4 is characterized in that the retaining frame 18 described in claim 1 or 2 is configured to clamp the upper part of the bag.

[0015] This makes it possible to freely attach garbage bags without handles to the wagon frame 11.

[0016] The present invention relating to claim 5 is characterized in that the dust box unit 10 described in claim 1 or 2 is provided in the lower space 3 of the sink 4 in the sink body 2 on the upper part of the kitchen unit 1.

[0017] In the above-described kitchen structure with a dustbin, a wagon frame 11 that supports the dustbin 16 and garbage bags 17 at the top is provided in the space 3 below the sink 4 in the sink body 2 on top of the kitchen unit 1, and is designed to be easily pulled out and stored at the front of the kitchen unit 1. This prevents the dustbin 16 and other components from being conspicuous, resulting in efficient use of space in the kitchen. In addition, odors from garbage are contained within the space 3 below the sink unit 2, preventing them from spreading to the adjacent dining room or living room. The front panel 13 of the dustbin unit 10, when stored, forms part of the front panel of the kitchen unit 1, becoming a finished surface and creating a flush surface, resulting in a good appearance and efficient use of space. Since there is ample space in the lower space 3 of the sink 4, multiple dustbins 16 and garbage bags 17 can be stored in the wagon frame 11, effectively accommodating sorted waste disposal.

[0018] The present invention according to claim 6 is characterized in that a pull-out handle portion 14, which is made of a horizontally elongated bar, is provided on the front surface of the front panel 13 described in claim 1 or 2, and the dustbin unit 10 can be pulled out and stored in front of the kitchen unit 1 by holding the pull-out handle portion 14.

[0019] When the dustbin unit 10 is pulled out by holding the handle portion 14, the movement of the dustbin unit 10 is kept horizontal, and the operation of pulling out and storing the dustbin unit 10 using the casters 12 becomes smooth. [Effects of the Invention]

[0020] In the structure of the kitchen with a dust box according to the present invention, a wagon frame body on which a dust box and a garbage bag are supported is provided in the lower space of the sink cabinet body at the upper part of the kitchen unit so as to be retractably stored in front of the kitchen unit. The lower space can be effectively utilized, and the space efficiency in the kitchen is good. Since there is sufficient space in the lower space of the sink in the sink cabinet body, a plurality of dust boxes and garbage bags can be placed or held in the wagon frame body, and it is possible to effectively cope with the separation of garbage. Furthermore, since the dust box and the like are not conspicuous and a plurality of dust boxes and the like can be efficiently arranged, it is possible to cope with the separation and treatment of garbage, and the appearance of the kitchen space is also good. Also, odors and the like of the garbage are enclosed in the lower space of the sink cabinet body, and it is prevented from moving into the continuous dining room or living room, which is hygienic.

[0021] In the present invention, since there is no dust box on the kitchen floor, a flow line in the kitchen can be secured and the kitchen floor is not soiled. In the present invention, since the dust box is located below the sink in the sink cabinet body, immediately after the generation of raw garbage during cooking, the kitchen unit can be smoothly pulled out from below the sink cabinet body and discarded, and the distance for discarding the raw garbage is shortened, and dripping and the like can be reduced.

[0022] Also, in the present invention, the front panel of the dust box unit constitutes a part of the front panel of the kitchen unit in its stored state and becomes a decorative surface flush with the surface, so that it looks good and the space efficiency is also good.

[0023] By pulling out the dust box unit with the handle, the pulling movement of the dust box unit is kept horizontal, and the effect is that the pulling and storing operation of the dust box unit by the casters becomes smooth.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0024] [Figure 1]This is a front view of the kitchen unit portion with a dustbin according to the present invention. [Figure 2] This is a front view of the main internal components of the kitchen unit. [Figure 3] This is an enlarged side view of the inside of the kitchen unit, as seen from line AA (Figure 2). [Figure 4] This is a floor plan of the interior of a room in an apartment building equipped with a kitchen unit with a dustbin according to the present invention. [Figure 5] This is a reference perspective view of the interior of a room in an apartment building equipped with the kitchen unit with a dustbin according to the present invention. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0025] Hereinafter, examples of embodiments to which the present invention is applied will be described with reference to Figures 1 to 3 and 5. Figures 1, 2, 3, and 5 show embodiments of the present invention. In the structure of the kitchen with a dustbin according to the embodiment of the present invention, a kitchen unit 1 is installed in a residential room, and a dustbin unit 10 is provided in the lower space 3 of the sink body 2 on top of the kitchen unit 1. The dustbin unit 10 is provided in the lower space 3 of the sink 4 in the sink body 2 on top of the kitchen unit 1.

[0026] The dustbin unit 10 described above comprises a wagon frame 11 on which a dustbin 16 can be freely supported on its inner bottom and which has casters 12 for movement on its bottom, and a front panel 13 fixed to the front of the wagon frame 11, which is flush with the front panel of the kitchen unit 1. The vertical length of the front panel 13 is approximately twice the vertical length of the wagon frame 11. When the dustbin unit 10 is stored inside the kitchen unit 1, the upper part of the front panel 13 is flush with the upper panel 5 that constitutes the decorative front panel of the kitchen unit 1 and is continuous in the vertical direction. When stored, the front panel 13 constitutes a part of the decorative front panel of the kitchen unit 1 and is flush with the decorative surface, resulting in a good appearance and good space efficiency. A sink 4 is provided behind the upper panel 5.

[0027] The wagon frame 11 is composed of a rectangular frame with a rectangular opening on the top surface and a bottom plate 11A.

[0028] In this embodiment, two dustbins 16 are placed side by side horizontally on the upper part of the inner bottom of the bottom plate 11A of the wagon frame 11. The other side of the upper part has a space 15 for suspending an open bag, and a retaining frame 18 for suspending the open garbage bag 17 is provided on the upper part of the wagon frame 11. This allows the garbage bag 17, with its top open, to be easily removed upwards. The garbage bag 17 is suspended from front to back on the inner bottom of the wagon frame 11, and the top opening of the garbage bag 17 is placed over a frame that is roughly U-shaped or roughly mouth-shaped, and is detachably held in place by the retaining frame 18. The bottom plate 11A may be a mesh or a series of parallel bars.

[0029] Furthermore, the retaining frame 18 is a detachable attachment from the frame 11. The retaining frame 18 can be removed from the frame 11 and attached to the frame 11, clamping a portion of the upper part of the garbage bag 17 to hold the garbage bag 17 in place. Alternatively, it may be shaped like a clothespin, for example, to clamp the top of the garbage bag 17.

[0030] As shown in Figure 1, a groove or step is provided between the upper panel 5 and the front panel 13 fixed to the front of the wagon frame 11, allowing the front panel 13 to be pulled out and stored by holding its top.

[0031] Alternatively, as shown in Figure 5, a handle portion 14 for pulling out may be provided on the front of the front panel 13. The handle portion 14 is made up of a horizontally elongated, roughly U-shaped bar on the front of the front panel 13.

[0032] The handle portion 14 may be a hand-grip groove formed horizontally and continuously on the upper front surface of the front panel 13. Alternatively, multiple handles may be provided at intervals in the horizontal direction.

[0033] The handle portion 14 is positioned above the vertical midline of the front panel 13 and is located close to the upper edge of the front panel 13, along the upper edge. This configuration allows the drawer and storage operation of the dustbin unit 10 to be performed more smoothly without any rattling.

[0034] In the above-described kitchen structure with a dustbin, a wagon frame 11, which supports a dustbin 16 and garbage bags 17 on its upper part, is provided in the space 3 below the sink 4 in the sink body 2 on top of the kitchen unit 1, and is designed to be retractable and stored in front of the kitchen unit 1.

[0035] From this stored position, the dustbin 16 is pulled forward by holding the top of the front panel 13 or the handle 14 to store and remove the waste. In this embodiment, since the dustbin 16 is located below the sink 4 in the sink unit body 2, the kitchen unit 1 can be smoothly pulled out from under the sink unit body 2 for disposal immediately after food waste is generated during cooking, shortening the distance to dispose of food waste and reducing spills.

[0036] The front panel 13 of the dustbin unit 10, when stored, forms part of the front panel of the kitchen unit 1, becoming a finished surface and creating a flush surface, resulting in a good appearance and efficient use of space. Since there is ample space in the lower space 3 of the sink 4, multiple dustbins 16 and garbage bags 17 can be stored or held in the wagon frame 11, making it easy to handle sorted waste disposal.

[0037] Furthermore, when pulling out the dustbin unit 10 by holding the handle 14, the movement of the dustbin unit 10 is kept horizontal, and the operation of pulling out and storing the dustbin unit 10 using the casters 12 becomes smooth.

[0038] Figure 4 shows an example of a residential interior that incorporates the structure of a kitchen with a dustbin according to the embodiment of the present invention described above.

[0039] Figure 4 shows the structure of a kitchen with a trash can adapted to the interior of an apartment building. In this example, the kitchen unit 1 is installed in the middle of the floor of the dining / kitchen room 6 of an apartment with a 1LDK layout, and the aforementioned dustbin unit 1 is installed in the space below the sink 4. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0040] 1 Kitchen Unit 2. Sink unit 3 Lower space 4 sinks 5 Upper curtain board 6. Dining / Kitchen Room 10 Dustbin Units 11 Wagon frame 11A bottom plate 12 casters 13 Front plate 14 Handle 16 Dustbins 17 garbage bags

Claims

1. A kitchen structure with a dustbin, in which a kitchen unit is installed inside a residential room, and a dustbin unit is provided in the space below the sink body above the kitchen unit, The dustbin unit comprises a wagon frame on which a dustbin can be freely supported on its inner bottom and which has casters for movement at its bottom, and a front panel fixed to the front of the wagon frame, which is flush with the front panel of the kitchen unit, and the wagon frame has space for housing one or more dustbins and for suspending an open bag, and the upper part of the wagon frame is provided with a retaining frame for suspending the open bag. The structure of a kitchen with a dustbin, characterized in that the dustbin unit is retractable and can be stored in front of the kitchen unit.

2. The space for suspending the bag within the wagon frame is formed next to where the dustbin is located. The structure of a kitchen with a dustbin according to claim 1, characterized by the above.

3. Two dustbins are housed within the wagon frame. The structure of a kitchen with a dustbin according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by the above.

4. The aforementioned retaining frame is configured to clamp the upper part of the bag. The structure of a kitchen with a dustbin according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by the above.

5. The dustbin unit is provided in the space below the sink in the sink body of the kitchen unit above the kitchen unit. The structure of a kitchen with a dustbin according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by the above.

6. The front of the aforementioned front panel is provided with a pull-out handle made of a horizontally elongated bar, allowing the dustbin unit to be easily pulled out and stored in front of the kitchen unit by holding this handle. The structure of a kitchen with a dustbin according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by the above.

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